Author: Summer Schmidt

Before I dig in and give you 5 reasons you might pass on the gratitude this Thanksgiving, I need to acknowledge a couple of things. There is and will always be a place for gratitude. There are a broad range of benefits when used in the right context, including mood improvements, better sleep, increased optimism, and lower blood pressure (to name a few)—especially for people who tend to have a “glass half empty” mindset. Practicing …

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Many of my clients in the Tampa Bay area are hard-working, high-achieving, and busy professionals. One of the most common themes that comes up in therapy—whether working with someone in senior leadership or an entrepreneur who is never really “done” with their work—is the challenge of setting boundaries between work and personal lives. The pandemic blurred these boundaries even further. Where shutting down the computer used to symbolically “clock out” before a commute home, many …

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Looking for a new therapist is never easy. And depending on the city that you live in – it may be easier – or actually harder. Let’s take a look at the benefits and disadvantages of finding a therapist in Tampa. The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful and diverse city with a lot to offer. Professional sports, beautiful beaches, fine dining, close to theme parks, beautiful winters, and more. Nothing great comes without its …

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Should You Ghost Your Therapist? This blog post was written by Joel Schmidt, LMHC. Since it’s that time of year, why don’t we get into the spooky topic of how to close out work with your therapist whether you feel like you’ve gotten what you need out of therapy or you’re just not sure it’s a good fit. It doesn’t have to be scary and wrapping up with good communication can be beneficial for you …

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Back in graduate school for Counseling (around 2012 or so), I don’t remember talking about politics in class. Sure, we discussed ethics, values, how transparent therapists should (or should not) be in session, and how therapist biases might impact the work—but I don’t recall ever discussing how who you voted for in the last election might come up when consulting with potential clients. I wonder if they do that now. It’s not that there wasn’t …

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